WordPress plugin comparison
Classic Editor vs Editor Block Outline
At a glance
- Classic Editor has more active installs: 8M+, against 1K+ for Editor Block Outline.
- On a typical day, Classic Editor is downloaded about 25,430 times, Editor Block Outline about 19.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- Classic Editor was updated more recently: May 28, 2026, against Feb 2, 2026 for Editor Block Outline.
- Classic Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Editor Block Outline.
- Classic Editor has been around longer: since 2017, against 2020 for Editor Block Outline.
Line by line
Classic Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Classic Editor |  Editor Block Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4 | #6,042 |
| Active installs | 8M+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 763.9K | 1K |
| Rating | 4.9(1.3K) | 4.9(23) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.16 | ×0.45 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | 7.0 |
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